2026 Events Calendar

Join us for community events, respite programs, and family activities throughout 2026. All events are designed to support individuals with FASD and their families.

Weekly Support Groups (All Year)

Virtual Caregiver Support Programs

Free weekly, dedicated peer-to-peer support group sessions moderated by experienced fellow caregivers.

Tuesday Evening Group

Tuesdays from 7pm to 8pm EST

Free weekly support group moderated by experienced fellow caregivers.

Thursday Afternoon Group

Thursdays from 1pm to 2pm EST

Dedicated peer-to-peer support sessions moderated by experienced caregivers.

To register, simply email us:

Email to Register

January 2026

PAST EVENT

Special Guest Speaker: Nate Sheets

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 @ 8-9:30pm EST

FREE Virtual Evening with Nate Sheets, a behavior consultant and parent coach supporting children and adults with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASDs) for over 17 years.

This event has already taken place. Thank you to everyone who attended!

Event Completed

February 2026

PAST EVENT

Special Guest Speaker: Antonia Rathbun Lindsey

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 @ 2-3:30pm EST

FREE Virtual Afternoon with Antonia Rathbun Lindsey from France. Antonia is an art therapist, child and family therapist, and credentialed disabilities specialist.

This event has already taken place. Thank you to everyone who attended!

Event Completed
PAST EVENT

Snowtubing at Horseshoe Valley

Sunday, February 8, 2026 @ 1:30-3:30pm

Join us for 3 hours of snowtubing at Horseshoe Valley! Includes hot chocolate, hot dogs, cake, and free swag. Cost: $25 per person.

This event has already taken place. Thank you to everyone who attended!

Event Completed

March 2026

PAST EVENT

"FASD & Employment Success" - International Panel

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 @ 5:00-6:30pm GMT

FREE Virtual Webinar featuring Maggie McHugh, Nyrene Cox, Jane Pickersgill, Andrew Keeping, and Velma Eyre discussing employment success for individuals with FASD.

This event has already taken place. Thank you to everyone who attended!

Event Completed
PAST EVENT

Special Guest Speaker: Tanya Eichler

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 @ 8-9:30pm EST

FREE Virtual Evening with Tanya Eichler on Polyvagal Theory & FASD. Tanya is a psychotherapist with over 30 years of experience.

This event has already taken place. Thank you to everyone who attended!

Event Completed

April 2026

PAST EVENT

Special Guest Speaker: Joey Klein

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 @ 8-9:30pm EST

FREE Virtual Evening with Wilfred Joey Klein, an Indigenous Artist living with FASD who captures the beauty of the Aurora Borealis.

This event has already taken place. Thank you to everyone who attended!

Event Completed
PAST EVENT

"The Wave Makers" 8-Week Respite Club

Sundays, April 12 - June 7, 2026

Swim & fun times together for individuals with FASD. Location: Barrie/Orillia area. 8-week respite program with FASD-informed staff.

This program has concluded. Thank you to everyone who participated!

Program Completed
PAST EVENT

Bingo Night

Date TBD - April Evening

Join us for Bingo at BINGO World, 350 Newkirk Rd, Richmond Hill. Phone: 905-884-7795. Website: www.rhhca.ca

This event has already taken place. Thank you to everyone who attended!

Event Completed

May 2026

PAST EVENT

Special Guest Speaker: Sylvia Gibbons

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 @ 8-9:30pm EST

FREE Virtual Evening with Sylvia Gibbons on ACO & NTL - Pathway to Permanency & Supports. Sylvia is an Adoption & FASD Expert.

This event has already taken place. Thank you to everyone who attended!

Event Completed

June 2026

Special Guest Speaker: Maude Champagne

Date TBD - June 2026

FREE Virtual Event with Maude Champagne on NVR (Non-Violent Resistance) & FASD.

Free Registration:

Register via Email

FASD Awareness UK Interviews Mary Byrnes

Date TBD - June 2026

FREE Virtual Event - FASD Awareness UK interviews Mary Byrnes on the topic of FASD & Aging.

Free Registration:

Register via Email

Bingo Night

Evening Date TBD

Join us for Bingo at BINGO World, 350 Newkirk Rd, Richmond Hill. Phone: 905-884-7795.

Registration:

Register on Zeffy

July 2026

Berry Picking Afternoon

Early July - Date TBD

Family berry picking at Barrie Hill Farms, 2935 Barrie Hill Rd., Springwater, ON. Phone: (705) 728-0571.

Registration:

Register on Zeffy

August 2026

Wild Water Works

Sunday Afternoon or Mid-Week - Date TBD

Water park fun at Wild Waterworks, 680 Van Wagners Beach Road, Hamilton, ON. Cost: $4.75 each / Support Person or Parent free.

Registration:

Register on Zeffy

Special Guest Speaker: Joanne Garfello

Date TBD - August 2026

FREE Virtual Event with Joanne Garfello on FASD & Music.

Free Registration:

Register via Email

September 2026 - FASD Awareness Month

STEP INTO HOPE - International FASD Awareness Day

September 9, 2026

Join us at Rounds Ranch in Elmvale for our annual Red Shoes Rock Walk-in-the-Park. Wear your red shoes and help raise awareness about FASD. Activities for all ages!

Free Registration:

Register on Zeffy

Special Guest Speaker: Amanda Burley

Date TBD - September 2026

FREE Virtual Event with Amanda Burley on Life After High School for individuals with FASD.

Free Registration:

Register via Email

Apple Picking

Sunday, September TBD

Join us for apple picking at Barrie Hill Farms, 2935 Barrie Hill Rd, Springwater, ON. Phone: (705) 728-0571.

Registration:

Register on Zeffy

October 2026

Pet Therapy Day

Sunday, October TBD

Enjoy time with Lions Club Dog Guides. More details coming soon!

Registration:

Register on Zeffy

Special Guest Speaker: Carl Young

October 2026 - Date TBD

FREE Virtual Event with Carl Young on "Raising My Children living with FASD" and "Aging with FASD".

Free Registration:

Register via Email

November 2026

Bond Over Bowling

November 1st or TBD

Family bowling at Newmarket Stellar Lanes. A fun, supportive environment for families to connect!

Registration:

Register on Zeffy

Special Guest Speaker - TBD

Mid-November 2026

FREE Virtual Event - Speaker to be announced. Check back for updates!

Free Registration:

Register via Email

December 2026

Giving Tuesday

December 2, 2026

Help Harrison's Hope support Canadian families living with FASD. Give today and share with others to help spread the word!

Donate Now

Give the Gift of Hope

December 2026

This holiday season, your donation will help deliver respite programs and impactful community events for families living with FASD.

Give Today

Special Guest Speaker: Shannon Butt

December 2026 - Date TBD

FREE Virtual Event with Shannon Butt, an Adult with Living Experience, sharing her story.

Free Registration:

Register via Email

About Our Respite Programs

Our 8-week respite programs provide individuals living with FASD the opportunity to develop life skills and social skills, fully supported by FASD-informed staff, while enjoying time in their communities with others. This provides committed time for caregivers to rest, recover, and rejuvenate.

8-Week Programs

Structured programs focusing on life skills, social skills, and community engagement.

FASD-Informed Staff

All programs are fully supported by staff trained in FASD-informed approaches.

Caregiver Relief

Provides committed time for caregivers to rest, recover, and rejuvenate.

Learn More About Respite Programs

Have Questions About Our Events?

Contact us for more information about upcoming events, respite programs, or how to register.

Contact Us

Lifelong support for individuals and families living with FASD

We promote the dignity of individuals and families living with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder by building safe, inclusive FASD-informed communities across Canada.

Or donate directly via CanadaHelps:

Quick Donate Link

What Families Say